Overview

Overview of the role: To assist in preparing Strategic Financial Planning (budgeting & forecasting), monthly closing of books of account, generating financial reports and analysis, and financial reconciliation across all operating markets (MENA & SEA) for the Al Futtaim Retail Division.

What you will do:

  • Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Prepare strategic plan, annual budget (zero based) and quarterly forecasts in co-ordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders along with action plan to deliver the Plan, Budget and Forecasts
  • Upload Plan, Budget and Forecast into relevant systems
  • Prepare presentations for Retail and Group Leadership
  • MIS and Other financial Reporting
  • Regular operational and financial performance reports to relevant stakeholders
  • Comprehensive analysis of the variances with budget and prior year performances and suggest action plan for improvement
  • Provide adhoc financial analysis to support business decisions.
  • Enhance automation to improve efficiency
  • Anaplan
  • Upload of budgets and forecasts using Anaplan
  • Developing reports and dashboards using Anaplan

What you will need:

  • Finance degree with at least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role
  • CA/CMA/CFA/CPA (in process or completed) would be a plus
  • Expert working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint and good working knowledge of other MS office packages
  • Experience with SAP ERP, BPC and/or Anaplan
  • Prior work experience in budgeting, financial/management reporting, and taxation in Middle East and Southeast Asia preferably in retail sector
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, planning and organizing skills and good business acumen.

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About Al Futtaim

Founded in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim Group has evolved into a leading conglomerate with a rich history of long-lasting and diverse expertise across automotive, retail, real estate, and finance sectors. As a family-owned business, we take a long-term view in everything we do because we believe that sustainable success requires an unwavering commitment to excellence.